Hike Takenodai, Ninotou & Sannotou (Hard for Beginners)
詳細
A new variation on favorite hiking course where we add in Takenodai (a.k.a. Dakenodai) but we skip Karasuosan. When sunny, there is a nice view of Fujisan for part of the way up and a great view at the final 2 peaks, especially at Sannotou! Hiking course of ~6.5 hours, which includes time for lunch and breaks. Elevation climb of ~1,230m when including the ups and downs, but it will be steep in some parts so beginners who are not used to hiking up mountains may find this to be of hard difficulty. If you haven’t been on a long hike, it will be even more challenging but it’s worth it!
Rough schedule:
9:20 - Meet at Hadano station 2nd floor outside ticket gate.
9:30 - Bus to Minoge (Don’t be late: Next bus is 10:30 so we can’t wait)
9:52 - Minoge Bus Stop 312m elevation. Toilet break. Start hiking from here.
11:30 - Yabitsutoge Bus Stop 765m
12:15 - Takenodai summit 896m ( lunch)
14:00 - Ninoto summit 1141m
14:30 - Sannoto summit 1204m; late lunch b/c view is better
17:00 - Okura bus stop 286m (bus leaves at 17:08 & 17:35)
17:30 - Shibusawa station
Photos from past hikes:
Autumn: https://www.meetup.com/tokyo-science-and-nature-meetup/events/312062273/
Autumn: https://www.meetup.com/Tokyo-Science-and-Nature-Meetup/events/245104140/
Winter: https://www.meetup.com/Tokyo-Science-and-Nature-Meetup/events/237311084/
Winter: https://www.meetup.com/tokyo-science-and-nature-meetup/events/304932562/
Notes:
- No smoking and no bear bell(s). I know there is a concern about increased bear attacks around Japan, especially in the northern regions, but bells have not been shown to be consistently effective. Group conversation and walking sounds are said to be better deterrents. Most of this trail is popular but not crowded so we should be fine.
- By coming to this event, you are agreeing that you are responsible for your own safety. I have no survival or first aid skills.
- Bring 1.0-1.5L of water/soft drink and a lunch. Bring more water if you think you will need it.
- Weather can change unexpectedly, so dress in layers.
- I recommend a towel in case you get sweaty or dirty. Your shoes will get dirty.
- No meetup fee thanks to Liliya (group owner).
- If the weather forecast looks bad, I will cancel the hike.